Distance From Pukaruha Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, PUK - BPN Distance

The distance from Pukaruha Airport (PUK) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 7244 miles or 11658 kilometers or 6291 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Pukaruha ( French Polynesia ) to Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pukaruha and Balikpapan takes around 16 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pukaruha Airport, Pukaruha, French Polynesia to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 16 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PUK - BPN

Kilometers		11658 km
Statute Miles		7244 miles
Nautical Miles		6291 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 39 minutes

Pukaruha Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - PUK to BPN Flight Path

Location of Pukaruha Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pukaruha to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia. .

Nonstop flight route between Pukaruha, French Polynesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUK - BPN

Time difference between Pukaruha (French Polynesia) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 17 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 17 Hours ahead of Pukaruha.

Location	Local Time
Pukaruha (French Polynesia)	2026-05-01, 06:23:19 -09
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2026-05-01, 23:23:19 WITA

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Pukaruha Airport (PUK / NTGQ) Pukaruha, French Polynesia

Destination

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN / WALL) Balikpapan, Indonesia